• Foods and Nutrition is a one semester course in which students will learn how nutrition impacts their daily life. This course will cover topics of nutrition and health, food safety and sanitation as well as food preparation. Students will be exposed to hands on learning thorough weekly cooking labs. Students will also learn about the importance of the food guide pyramid, daily exercise, how to read a food label, eating disorders and fad diets.

Grade Level 9 - 12

This is a one semester course which is a continuation of Beginning Foods. Students must pass Foods and Nutrition with a C or better to enroll. Students will learn how culture impacts our eating styles as well as eating habits. Students will further discuss the role of diet and diseases and further learn the importance of healthy eating at all stages of life. This is also a hands on class in which students are given the opportunity to create meals from different countries as well as regional cuisine from the United States.

 

Students in both Foods and Nutrition and International Foods will be exposed to the various Careers in Food Service and Hospitality. Guest Speakers from Culinary School’s as well as Professional Chefs will demonstrate new cooking techniques and introduce students to the all the different career paths available to them.

 

• To inform teachers of potential problems your child may have during physical education class.  Inform teachers of changes in medication that might have an impact on how the react to exercise.
• To express concerns immediately.  If you have questions or a problem with the program, please call before a problem has a chance to escalate.
• To encourage your son or daughter to exhibit a healthy lifestyle outside of school.  Research indicates when both parents are physically active, 95% of children will be active.
• To help students recognize the value of physical activity.

Attendance

• It is essential that you arrive at each and every class on time.  Students are given (5) minutes to change and get out to their role numbers.
• CONSEQUENCES for being TARDY
• 1st OFFENSE:  Warning
• 2nd OFFENSE: Tardy Sweep
• 3rd OFFENSE:  Loss of Points, Call Home, Tardy Sweep
• 4th OFFENSE:  Referral / Saturday School
• Class CUTS or TRUANCY is UNACCEPTABLE and subject to SUSPENSION.  To be excused from class, students must present a pass signed by another teacher or administrator.

Excuses

• If you are unable to participate, you must be excused by a doctor or parent (1 - day).
• To be excused from class, your must do one of the following:
• Supply your teacher with a signed parent note that specifically states to condition and what you are ABLE to do.  (i.e.:  if you have injured your ankle and are unable to run, walking is okay).   PARENT NOTES ARE GOOD FOR (1) DAY ONLY.  BEYOND THAT, A DOCTORS EXCUSE IS REQUIRED.
• Supply your teacher with a signed parent note that specifically states the condition, what the student is ABLE to do, and when the student is able to return to class, or when he/she will be re-evaluated by the physician.
• Call and leave a message on Coach Latham's voicemail.  (562)-869-7306 Extension: 5635 that explains the situation.
• Email Coach Latham at either www.schoolnotes.com or dlatham@dusd.net.
• Having a student report the condition verbally to a teacher is unacceptable and will result in the student performing at the best of their abilities.
• Students will be required to make up any missed assignments.
• Excusing your son/daughter from participating in any running activity or fitness test, would be similar to excusing them from taking a MATH TEST.

  Dress

  • Proper Warren Bears physical education T-shirt, shorts white socks and appropriate tennis shoes are REQUIRED for participation in this physical education class.
  • Students are NOT ALLOWED to wear JEWELRY in class.  This requirement has to do with SAFETY.  This includes, but is not limited to watches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.  Post or stud earrings may remain in during class.
  • All medical type bracelets and necklaces are allowed, but should be secured.
  • Classes will be held outside as long as temperature is above 50 degrees; therefore, students should have proper sweat suit attire.  All blue, gray or white and PLAIN, with NO writing, NO hoods and No zippers  Warren logos are acceptable.

  Locks and Lockers

  • What goes into your small physical education locker?   Warren Bears physical education shirt, shorts, white socks and tennis shoes.  Optional: sweat suit, deodorant (non-aerosol spray), and cologne or perfume (plastic bottles only).
  • Students are required to purchase a school approved Master Lock with a school approved control on the back of the lock.  Should you lose or misplace your lock, you have (2) days to replace it and report it to the locker room attendant.  Students are responsible for their own personal items.  The physical education staff is NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
  • STUDENTS MUST SECURE ALL BELONGINGS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER CLASS.
  • It is recommended that you do not reveal your lock combination to anyone.  There are dishonest people out there who are looking to the opportunity to take advantage of your unfortunate situation.
  • If at any time a student is missing their lock, he / she need to notify their teacher or the locker room attendant so your lock can be recovered.

  Showers & Hygiene

  • Students are not required to shower, but are encouraged to exhibit personal hygiene skills.
  • Remember, no likes to sit next to someone who doesn't smell pleasant.
  • Students must bring their own towel and soap.  The school will provide the water.

  Asthma & Allergies

  • All students with Asthma and / or allergies are required to have their parents and physician complete an Asthma Care Plan Form.
  • Students with Asthma are encouraged to keep an inhaler / medication with their physical education teacher or with the school nurse.

  Assessment

  • Students are assessed in physical education by using authentic, alternative performance or traditional based assessments.  They may take any or all of the following forms:
  • Homework / Class work                 10%
  • Written Assessment                        15%
  • Rubric guided Physical Skills           Assessment    15%
  • Fitness Skills Assessment                15%
  • Daily Activity Assessment               15%
  • Social Skills / Awareness                10%
  • Class Management Assessment       10%
  • Semester Project                            10%
  
  
  • Homework / Class work is any assignment given during class or set as an outside of class assignment.
  • Written Assignment may be given during the course of each 4 week unit of instruction
  • Fitness Skills Assessment is based on points provided for accomplishing the various components of the fitness tests.
  • Daily Activity Assessments are given at the end of each quarter.  Points may be 1 - 5 in value.  (5) Being the highest value.  Absences result in the established value being deducted.  This grade is strictly based on the student's daily activity.  Behavior does not factor into this part of the grade.
  • Social Skills and Awareness is the student's positive and negative behavior.  This portion of your grade depends on how you treat others and your acceptance of differences.
  • Class Management Points are given at the end of each quarter.  Points are based on the following Class Managements components:
  • Non-Suits
  • Gum Chewing
  • Behavior
  • Locker room responsibilities
  • Jewelry
  • Class supplies
  • Semester Project is the final semester project that will emphasize the New Physical Education curriculum.
  • Exercise Leadership
  • Videotape of an outside game
  • Teach a multi-cultural game or dance.

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